Raquel Shimizu Mori
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Raquel Shimizu Mori has a total of 7 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Bruna de Oliveira Iatarola
Universidade de São Paulo, Brasil
1 shared publication - Flavia Pardo Salata Nahsan
Universidade Federal do Sergipe, Brasil
1 shared publication - Giovanni Aguirra Liberatti
Universidade de São Paulo, Brasil
1 shared publication - Heitor Marques Honório
Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Community Health, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
1 shared publication - Karin Landmayer
Universidade de São Paulo, Brasil
1 shared publication - Luciana Fávaro Francisconi-Dos-Rios
Universidade de São Paulo, Brasil
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 1 January 2026
- Published by FapUNIFESP (SciELO) in Journal of Applied Oral Science
- Vol. 34, e20250589
Shades of knowledge: awareness among Brazilian dentists on non- and microinvasive approaches for tooth discoloration
Tooth discoloration is a frequent concern among dental patients. While many professionals and patients choose veneers or other invasive solutions, Minimal Intervention Dentistry (MID) recommends non- and microinvasive approaches to preserve tooth structure. Objective To assess Brazilian dentists’ knowledge and practices on tooth discoloration and how education and professional profile may influence them. Methodology A cross-sectional observational study was conducted with 384 volunteer dentists via an online series of questions on causes, diagnosis, treatment (per tissue removal), and professional-patient relationship. Answers were scored (1=correct/affirmative, 0=incorrect/negative). Descriptive and multivariate regression analyses were performed (α=0.05). Results Most respondents were female, aged 20-49, from the Southeast region. Correct answer rates: 69.9% for causes, 69.4% for diagnosis, 48.8% for treatment, 83.6% for professional-patient relationship, 56.4% overall. Graduation from public universities and holding graduate training in Operative or Pediatric Dentistry or Orofacial Harmonization were associated with better outcomes. Conclusion Knowledge of non- and microinvasive approaches to tooth discoloration remains limited. Broader educational efforts are needed, especially among specific groups of professionals who showed lower performance.
- 1 January 2026
- Published by FapUNIFESP (SciELO) in Journal of Applied Oral Science
- Vol. 34, e20250589
Open AccessShades of knowledge: awareness among Brazilian dentists on non- and microinvasive approaches for tooth discoloration
Tooth discoloration is a frequent concern among dental patients. While many professionals and patients choose veneers or other invasive solutions, Minimal Intervention Dentistry (MID) recommends non- and microinvasive approaches to preserve tooth structure. Objective To assess Brazilian dentists’ knowledge and practices on tooth discoloration and how education and professional profile may influence them. Methodology A cross-sectional observational study was conducted with 384 volunteer dentists via an online series of questions on causes, diagnosis, treatment (per tissue removal), and professional-patient relationship. Answers were scored (1=correct/affirmative, 0=incorrect/negative). Descriptive and multivariate regression analyses were performed (α=0.05). Results Most respondents were female, aged 20-49, from the Southeast region. Correct answer rates: 69.9% for causes, 69.4% for diagnosis, 48.8% for treatment, 83.6% for professional-patient relationship, 56.4% overall. Graduation from public universities and holding graduate training in Operative or Pediatric Dentistry or Orofacial Harmonization were associated with better outcomes. Conclusion Knowledge of non- and microinvasive approaches to tooth discoloration remains limited. Broader educational efforts are needed, especially among specific groups of professionals who showed lower performance.